The Pastef party now stands more united than ever behind one man. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as party leader during Saturday’s congress. Removed from
Month: June 2026
Local elections 2027: Ousmane Sonko warns Diomaye Faye against possible postponement
During his investiture rally this Sunday at Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko addressed the upcoming local elections, making his stance clear on any possible postponement of
Madagascar’s leader colonel randrianirina concludes insightful Libreville tour
On the second day of his official visit to Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on a
Us sanctions on drc conflict leaders spark regional tensions
The United States has escalated pressure on armed groups fueling instability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by imposing fresh sanctions targeting key
Cameroon budget debate opens amid tight fiscal and political constraints
The Cameroonian parliament opened its second regular session of the year on June 9, traditionally dedicated to the budget orientation debate. Senators and deputies will
Sonko draws new political lines at Pastef congress
Pastef-Les Patriotes, the parliamentary majority party, gathered in Dakar over the weekend of June 6-7 for its first national congress since its founding in 2014.
Abidjan’s demolition drives spark debate ahead of ivoirian elections
Abidjan, June 8, 2026 — Today’s headlines are dominated by the ongoing demolition and eviction operations in Abidjan, the election of new leaders within Ivorian
Belgium permanently closes its embassy in Mali amid rising tensions
The Belgian government has officially announced the definitive closure of its embassy in Bamako, marking the end of decades of diplomatic relations. The decision, confirmed
Gabon and EU resume political dialogue in Libreville for second session
The political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union enters its second session on 8 June 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de la Cité
Cameroon tightens oversight on gold miners as sonamines cracks down
The National Mining Company (Sonamines) is increasing pressure on gold miners in Cameroon. Following an inspection tour in the Adamaoua and East regions—the main hubs
Real madrid eyes michael olise ahead of world cup showdown
As France’s national squad prepares to jet off to Boston for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11 to July 19), whispers of a potential
Ebola outbreak in drc: 515 confirmed cases, 91 deaths, ituri remains epicentre
The Ebola virus disease outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) is still spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities reported on Sunday that 515 confirmed cases